Can a devout Muslim be a American patriot and loyal citizen?
by Anis Shorrosh Vol. XX, No. 2, February 2007
1. Theologically, no. Because his allegiance is to Allah, the moon god of Arabia.
2. Scripturally, no. Because his allegiance is to the five pillars of Islam and the Quran.
3. Geographically, no. Because his allegiance is to Mecca for he turns toward it in prayer five times a day.
4. Socially, no. Because his allegiance to Islam demands that he make no friends of Christians and Jews. Q. 5:51
5. Politically, no. Because he must submit to the mullah who teaches annihilation of Israel and destruction of America, the great Satan.
6. Domestically, no. Because he is instructed to marry four women and beat and scourge his wife when she disobeys him. Q 4:34
7. Religiously, no. Because no other religion is accepted by his Allah except Islam-intolerance. Q.2:256
8. Intellectually, no. Because he cannot accept the American constitution since it is established on Biblical principles, because he believes the Bible is corrupted.
9. Philosophically, no. Because Islam, Muhammad and the Quran do not allow freedom of religion and expression. Democracy and Islam cannot co-exist. Every Muslim government is dictatorial or autocratic except Turkey.
10. Spiritually, no. Because when we declare "one nation under God" the Christian's God is a Triune God while the Muslim's is one entity called "Allah", who is never a Heavenly Father, nor is he ever called "Love" in the 99 excellent names.
We are urged by the media and pluralists to avoid intolerance and yield to religious pluralism. If we do it, it will destroy us. If Christ Jesus is not the only Way, the Truth and the Life, then the Gospel is not really good news to the peoples of the world. We are under orders from our great Commander in Chief through the Great Commission to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. Our commission is irreversible, irrepressible, irresistible, and incredible. We do it or die.
What can us Muslims do to demonstrate their loyalty to America?
We are not exaggerating when we declare that Islamic organizations in America have failed miserably in convincing the American public of the outrage that they claim most Muslim Americans felt over the horrors of 9/11. No unified statement ever came condemning the terror to this date. Individuals, yes. But no national voice, yet!
1. The numerous Muslim organizations along with Muslim intellectuals, doctors and business men should sign a statement condemning terrorism in the harshest terms and proclaim it through the media for at least 30 days.
2. Muslims should establish a task force which can provide the Federal government information and assistance which will help prevent further attacks or help the arresting of anyone participating in future attacks.
3. Muslims should raise funds to help the sufferers of 9/11 as well as to assist the government in the war against terrorism. When India was in a war with their neighbors, a number of years ago, loyal Indians gave of their silver and golden jewelry to support the war effort. A recent survey revealed that the average Muslim in the U.S. makes $50,000 a year.
4. Muslims should join the armed forces to fight in the war on terrorism, thus giving visible evidence they are loyal citizens and not by-standers.
5. Muslims should organize a massive demonstration to march to ground zero, in N.Y. to publicly repudiate Islamic terrorism. Each marcher could deposit a postcard or a flower at the site of the murders. A recognized Muslim leader could read a poem dedicated to the memories of the nearly 3000 victims, then everyone sing "America the Beautiful" and the National Anthem.
6. Muslim organizations should send a letter of condolence and apologies to the families of each victim. They should explain clearly that terrorists do not speak for them and the 100 Quranic verses which teach killing are not applicable to the 21st century as they were to 7th and 8th centuries.
7. If they are truly sincere, Muslim organizations and Mosques may print and distribute bumper stickers to their people which declare, "Muslims for America and against Islamic terrorism."
Let us read Romans 10:1-17 because it presents the real solution to the entire world.
“Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above): Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
In His Majesty's Service,
Anis Shorrosh, D.Phil., D.Min ( http://www.focusing-on-islam.com/ )